Durham Plein Air/USK "Nocturne" at Last Fridays in Hillsborough

Grab your travel-friendly painting supplies and/or sketchbook and join us for some art outdoors. All levels and types welcome!

This month we're trying out a "nocturne" event at the Hillsborough Last Fridays art walk. It's a fun atmosphere with many people walking around enjoying the art galleries and bars. Go to that link to see the full list of open galleries and special events. It won't be fully dark at 7pm but the light will be starting to change.

At 9pm, meet together for the throw-down where we can admire each other's work. Meet on the Churton Street side of the Old Courthouse (the art market vendors will be breaking down and loading cars on the opposite side).

Event will be canceled in case of severe weather, but not for light rain. I will send an email update from Meetup if this happens, so RSVP here to get the updates (will only send to people who replied yes).

Tips

• Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
• Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
• Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
• If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
• Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
• Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
• Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.

Want to see more area events like this? I made a website to aggregate figure drawing, plein air, and urban sketching meetups in the area: ncartmeets.com. Find us on Instagram and Bluesky too.